Question

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Match each punctuation mark to what it indicates.

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( )
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Purpose
Punctuation Mark
sets off information that is helpful, but not always essential
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sets apart information that is essential to the meaning of a sentence
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introduces a list, a definition, an explanation, or a quote that follows an independent clause
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Answer 1

( ) sets off information that is helpful, but not always essential.

: sets apart information that is essential to the meaning of a sentence.

— introduces a list, a definition, an explanation, or a quote that follows an independent clause.

Explanation:

Dashes are used for lists. —

Parentheses or brackets are used when trying to add more to a sentence (just like this) in order to elaborate. ( )

Colon is used for lists or to add on to something. My stomach hurts: I felt a pain in my abdomen.

Tell me if I got it right, sorry if they’re wrong.

Answer 2

- sets apart information that is essential to the meaning of a sentence

( ) sets off information that is helpful, but not always essential

: introduces a list, a definition, an explanation, or a quote that follows an independent clause

Step-by-step explanation:

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